Head-to-head
2026 Jeep Wrangler vs 2026 Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 90.8 to 83.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and safety.
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2026 Jeep Wrangler
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr…
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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4, is EPA-rated at 43 mpg c…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Toyota RAV4
Clear winThe Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 90.8 to 83.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and safety.
Fuel & range 2026 Toyota RAV4 leads by 51.5
Performance 2026 Jeep Wrangler leads by 22.9
Safety 2026 Jeep Wrangler leads by 6.7
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Wrangleroverall 83.9 | 2026 Toyota RAV4overall 90.8 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 48.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.6 | 81.9 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 87 | 99.3 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 77.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 96.7 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 83.9 | 90.8 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport (two-door) 4WD · Toyota RAV4: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Toyota RAV4 wins
- It costs $1,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $3,200).
- It is rated 43 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 83).
Where the 2026 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 44 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 163.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $31,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | Atkinson Cycle |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 60-degree liquid-cooled | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder, aluminum alloy block with aluminum alloy cylinder head |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 226 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | 47 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | manual | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 73.6 in | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 167 in | 181 in |
| Overall width | 73.9 in | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 106 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 72.4 cu-ft | 70.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.7 cu-ft | 37.8 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | 98.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 37.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,003 lbs | 3,640 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,003 lbs | 3,640 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,920 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,249 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle link coil leading arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle link coil trailing arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-mounted parallel-type electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 32.7 ft | 36.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | vented rotor | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 328 mm | 282 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.8 in | 57 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
117 features · differences first, then sharedSafety20 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 (TSS 4.0) — Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Eco Mode (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Advanced multistage front airbags | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Supplemental front seat side airbags | std | — |
| Rear Child Seat Anchors — LATCH | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Driver and front-passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Eight airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver's knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, and front and rear side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Brake Hold | — | std |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Electronic stability control — includes hydraulic assist brake booster and traction control | std | — |
| Front and outboard second-row seatbelts with seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Front passenger seat occupant detection system | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Selec-Speed Control (packaged with eight-speed automatic transmission) | opt | — |
| Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) | — | std |
| Trailer-Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Connect — 1-year trial subscription | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | — | std |
| Safety Connect® Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| 10.5-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia, six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 360L with 3-month trial | — | std |
| 2 - 15w front USB-C charging ports and 1 center console media USB-C charging port | — | std |
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Capable, subscription required (LE, XLE Premium, SE, Woodland); 1-year trial (Limited, XSE, GR SPORT) | — | std |
| Drive Recorder Dash Cam- integrated drive recording system that utilizes front and rear (front and Panoramic View Monitor if equipped) camera systems for video recording | — | std |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | std | — |
| Mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Radio with Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. 5-year minimum trial subscription | — | std |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Spotify® – separate subscription required) compatibility. 30-day trial subscription with Unlimited Hotspot Data | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, and panic functions, power liftgate and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet in front instrument panel storage tray and one 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet [12v] in cargo area | — | std |
| Power (speed-sensitive locking) — door-mounted switches | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, cargo area | std | — |
| Power windows (front and rear), driver and passenger one-touch down | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry with mechanical flip key | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, instrument panel | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Driver seat — six-way manual (fore/aft, recline, height adjust) | std | — |
| 60/40 split reclining fold-flat rear seat with center armrest and cup holders | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way manual-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support; 6-way manual front passenger seat with seatback pocket | — | std |
| Fold-and-tumble rear bench, removable | std | — |
| Front-passenger seat — four-way manual (fore/aft, recline) | std | — |
| Two-way manual lumbar (driver only) | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats | std | std |
Interior21 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable settings, integrated multimedia information, odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature, rear passenger seatbelt indicators, fuel gauge, hybrid energy monitor, battery charge meter, fuel economy information, trip timer, shift-position and scheduled maintenance indicators, and warning messages | — | std |
| Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest | — | std |
| Chrome painted dash with urethane dash panels and soft touch leather wrapped armrests | — | std |
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls | std | — |
| Floor Mats — Front | std | — |
| Front-door storage pockets with bottle holders | — | std |
| LED door bezel ambient lamp | std | — |
| LED foot well courtesy — functional | std | — |
| LED front cup holder | std | — |
| LED overhead courtesy lamp | std | — |
| Passenger-side lockable glove compartment | — | std |
| RAV4 branded center console | — | std |
| Removeable front cupholder divider | — | std |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Turn signal stalk with headlight controls and one-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals | — | std |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Mopar slush mats | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® button | — | std |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs) and front side marker lamp with chrome accent, Automatic High Beams (AHB) | — | std |
| 17-in. dark gray metallic wheels | — | std |
| Black Three-piece Hardtop Group — includes black three-piece hardtop, rear window defroster, rear window washer and wiper, and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | opt | — |
| Dual exhaust | — | std |
| Fender flares — Black, one-piece | std | — |
| Fog lamps | std | — |
| Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop with rear wiper/washer, rear defroster, full-framed doors and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Full metal doors with power windows | std | — |
| Halogen headlamps | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Low-profile black roof rails | — | std |
| Mirrors — Mold-in color manual folding | std | — |
| Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | — | std |
| Skid plates — fuel tank and transfer case | std | — |
| Sunrider for hardtop by Mopar | opt | — |
| Sunrider soft-top | std | — |
| Tires — All-season, 245/75 R17 BSW Nexen | std | — |
| Tow hooks — two front, one rear | std | — |
| Wheels — 17-in. full face steel painted Low Gloss Black | std | — |
| Rear liftgate window defogger | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire/wheel | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder / Eight-speed automatic | opt | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear axle | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana solid front axle | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 3.45:1 | std | — |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 / Six-speed manual | std | — |
| Transfer case/4WD system — Command-Trac NV241, part-time, shift-on-the-fly transfer case | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo area tonneau cover | — | std |
| Height-adjustable rear cargo area deck board | — | std |
| Towing — Trailer-tow Group includes Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapter, 700-amp battery, auxiliary switches | opt | — |
| Trailer-tow and Aux Switch Group — includes four auxiliary switches, trailer tow, Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapters | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wrangler
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 12 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (3), Unspecified (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V456000 · 641 vehicles
- high Child Seat 26V224000 · 32 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Toyota RAV4
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 44 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (17), Unspecified (14), Electrical System (8)
Top recalls
- minor Engine And Engine Cooling 26V659000 · 30,978 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Toyota RAV4LE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $31,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 8 trims | $31,900 – $48,500 13 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | RAV4 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 43 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $1,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
The Toyota RAV4 wins clearly, 90.8 to 83.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota RAV4 scores 90.8 and the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 83.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
2026 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 3 recalls. 2026 Toyota RAV4: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and the 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Where the 2026 Toyota RAV4 wins: it costs $1,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,550 against $3,200), is rated 43 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 83). Where the 2026 Jeep Wrangler answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 44 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 260 lb-ft of torque against 163.